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Harumaph

חֲרוּמַף/huh-ROO-maf/

“Snub-nosed or slit-nosed”

Summary

Harumaph was the father of Jedaiah, one of the priests who helped repair the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah.

☩Father of a Wall Builder

Harumaph is mentioned only as the father of Jedaiah, who repaired a portion of Jerusalem's walls near his own house. The name means "snub-nosed" or "slit-nosed," perhaps indicating a family characteristic or nickname. His son's willingness to repair the section near his home showed personal investment in the security of the restored city.

Key verses:Nehemiah 3:10

Related Verses1 mention

Nehemiah· 1 verse

3:10

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Harumaph," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Harumaph," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Harumaph," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).